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Take your lunch to work - August
peb
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As August starts on Tuesday new shiny thread all ready.
I have four portions of soup ready in the freezer but an empty fridge and fruit bowl so need to shop bearing this in mind.
I have four portions of soup ready in the freezer but an empty fridge and fruit bowl so need to shop bearing this in mind.
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I'm in again for August.
Aiming for 18 days in total
Thanks for running this one again peb xCurrent debts - Lloyd's card £4130.00 (0% Oct 23) - Barclaycard £3400.00 (0% Oct 24) - Lloyd's loan £3640.00 - Curry's £441.00 Total owed - £11,611.00 Credit card total owed - £7,530.00
Aiming to kick the debt and lose the weight by the time I'm 50.
LTW: August 2/18 ~ EF: £450/£10002 -
Thanks for running this challenge again!I’m working in the office 6 days during August and will aim to bring my lunch to work on 5 days3
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August is going to be a tricky month for me as I'm working away all month.
I have bought noodle pots and multipacks of biscuits and crisps so I am going to go with minimising my spend.
I did however take a chicken pasta salad to work today so I'm off the starting blocks3 -
Morning all. I'm not feeling particularly organised but a few soup mugs in the freezer are helping! Each day this week it's been soup and fruit.
And I should have set off to the office, catch up later3 -
Morning,
Yesterday i had a pot noodle that I bought a while ago that was lurking in the cupboard, I also had lots of fruit and snacks.
Today, I have a ham and pickle sandwich and a tomato cuppa soup as well as other snacky bits.
Determined that this month will be less spendy.
Have a great day xxCurrent debts - Lloyd's card £4130.00 (0% Oct 23) - Barclaycard £3400.00 (0% Oct 24) - Lloyd's loan £3640.00 - Curry's £441.00 Total owed - £11,611.00 Credit card total owed - £7,530.00
Aiming to kick the debt and lose the weight by the time I'm 50.
LTW: August 2/18 ~ EF: £450/£10003 -
Hi. I’m new to this forum. Hoping to join this challenge.Today was day 1 for me. I work usually 3 days a week so hoping to be able to take lunch all month. Had x2 lovely Olive ciabatta rolls today with loads of spread, rocket and tomato as a filling. Delicious4
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Everyone seems to be doing well😁.
I've had three days of soup from the freezer so will need to replenish - was expecting one day but one oversleep and the whole week changed!
WFH tomorrow so I'll be cooking at home, either an omelette or a chicken salad - with the other option in the evening.3 -
First working day of the month for me. Took couscous with cumin and chilli roasted carrots, feta and pomegranate seeds plus a pot of mango and strawberries for afternoon snack. I did eat a couple of biscuits during a meeting this morning but someone else bought them so don’t think they count 😉2
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Definitely don't countjustkeepswimmimg said:I did eat a couple of biscuits during a meeting this morning but someone else bought them so don’t think they count 😉
Current debts - Lloyd's card £4130.00 (0% Oct 23) - Barclaycard £3400.00 (0% Oct 24) - Lloyd's loan £3640.00 - Curry's £441.00 Total owed - £11,611.00 Credit card total owed - £7,530.00
Aiming to kick the debt and lose the weight by the time I'm 50.
LTW: August 2/18 ~ EF: £450/£10002 -
Morning,
Leftover bolognese and fresh pasta for lunch today and various other snacky bits.
Have a great day everyone xCurrent debts - Lloyd's card £4130.00 (0% Oct 23) - Barclaycard £3400.00 (0% Oct 24) - Lloyd's loan £3640.00 - Curry's £441.00 Total owed - £11,611.00 Credit card total owed - £7,530.00
Aiming to kick the debt and lose the weight by the time I'm 50.
LTW: August 2/18 ~ EF: £450/£10002
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